Heavy Equipment Operator Job at TransForce in Albuquerque

Position Summary

Operate and maintain very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost window turner, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. used in earth moving operations; perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Four (4) years of heavy equipment operation and heavy equipment maintenance experience.

One year (1) technical crew lead experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

When assigned to the Department of Aviation:

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power-driven equipment
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power-driven equipment
• Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Operate the most heavy power-driven equipment
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable ether conditions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Prepare written reports and/or forms
• Effectively communicate with communications tower
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required